National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

Category: Pets
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day in USA in 2026
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About National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

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Dates of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
2026 USA Thursday, April 30thNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
2025 USA Wednesday, April 30thNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
2024 USA Tuesday, April 30thNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
2023 USA Sunday, April 30thNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
2022 USA Saturday, April 30thNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

This national holiday was established to help bring awareness to the thousands of pets still in shelters waiting to find their forever homes.

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